[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Like sandpaper on a jockstrap.

Just kidding, wade.

But seriously, azgreg, the best recommendations that any of us can make would be to pursue this matter further, as well as pursuing umpiring further. Yes, you're new, but so was I many years ago. So was Skahtboi, and so was wade (though he won't admit it). We all were.

So get in some umpiring clinics, stick around on this forum (and don't take anything personally), and keep at it. You'll learn, you'll grow, and before long, we'll be seeing you around the circuit.

HA!

Man, most of you would be hard pressed to make the mistakes I've made umpiring. But no one beats up an umpire for making an error more than I beat myself up. It can last days and weeks!